Was I right about the local elections?
With the publication today of The MJ’s election map (sponsored by IMPOWER), I wanted to revisit the predictions I made before the election.
May 23, 2019
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With the publication today of The MJ’s election map (sponsored by IMPOWER), I wanted to revisit the predictions I made before the election.
My recommendations for how local government should respond to the outcomes of the election.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, I reflect on how to deliver the best mental health outcomes possible.
While the word 'digital' has been dropped to reflect a new perspective, changes to the new Service Design Standard haven't gone far enough.
My thoughts on what is most likely to influence voters and election outcomes
Our top ten councils for adult social care analysis was the cover story of the MJ five weeks ago, and despite being somewhat nervous beforehand, I've been really pleased with the response.
Social workers play a vital role in achieving better outcomes for individuals and on World Social Work Day we have an extra reason to celebrate social work. I have been working with social workers in one local authority and have taken away some key lessons about relationships in social work.
Jacky Yates is Head of Older Adults and Adult Support, and Principal Social Worker, at Ealing Council. On the occasion of World Social Work Day, we asked Jacky to tell us about why it is important, what Ealing are doing to celebrate and her future aspirations for social work.
I joined the LGA’s ‘Behaviour Change’ conference this week. I was there to share our impact in Ealing through the Better Lives programme, and in particular how applied behavioural science has led to a massive 39% reduction in referrals from the front door to adult social care teams.
